Russia’s Lokomotiv beats Czech Fastav Zlin in Moscow

Russia’s Lokomotiv FC defeated Czech Republic’s Fastav Zlin 3:0 during a Group F match of the UEFA Europa League in Moscow.

Former Portugal international Manuel Fernandes scored a hat-trick in the first 17 minutes of the game, which became the earliest treble in the UEFA Europa League history. He opened with a second minute penalty, and then scored again on the sixth and the 17th minute.

Lokomotiv tops the Group F chart with 6 points, followed by Denmark’s FC Kobenhavn (2 points), Moldova’s FC Sheriff (2 points) and Zlin (1 point).

The next round, in which Lokomotiv will face Sheriff and Zlin will take on Kobenhavn, will take place on October 19, TASS reported.